Grammar

1 Complete the sentences with the correct passive form of the verbs in brackets.

1. The students complained because they (give) just ten minutes to complete the exercise.
2. Barts car (fix) by the mechanic right now.
3. the window (break) by the boy next door yesterday?
4. The toys (put away) before the guests arrived.

2 Rewrite the sentences in the passive. Omit the agent when possible.

1. Has he told Emily the reason for the argument?

2. Someone put the photos on Facebook.

3. She wont teach Chapter 4 in class next week.

4. These men didnt steal the jewels.

5. Our chef makes delicious meals.

6. Thomas washes the dishes.

7. Frank feeds the dogs.

8. Maria prepares the food.

9. David cleans the kitchen.

10. My father pays the bills.

3 Rewrite the sentences in the passive. Omit the agent when possible.

1. My grandmother grew vegetables in the garden.

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2. Do they deliver the groceries from the supermarket?

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3. He was hanging out the clothes when it started to rain.

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4. Someone hasnt closed the door.

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5. When will the waiter bring the food?

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3 Complete the sentences with the correct passive form of the verbs in brackets.

1. John bought his trainers in New York, but they (make) in China.
2. The Harry Potter books (enjoy) by millions of people.
3. The party (hold) next Tuesday at Peters house.
4. The instructions (give) to the students at this moment.
5. Shoppers (tell) to leave their bags with the guard when they enter the shop.
6. By the time we heard about the sale, all our money (already spend).

4 Rewrite the sentences in the passive form.

1. A thief has just stolen your car.

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2. Every week, they spend hundreds of euros on food.
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3. The photographer was taking Chers picture.
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4. I broke my glasses last week.
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5. The head teacher of our school is going to hire seven new teachers next year.
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5 Choose the correct answer.

1. Janet was offered / offered a job as a retail assistant by the manager.

2. Have you ever bought / Have you ever been bought anything at this shop?
3. When the reporters arrived, the thief was handcuffing / was being handcuffed by the police.

6 Complete the sentences with the correct active or passive form of the verbs in brackets.

1. James (give) a wonderful gift by his parents on his last birthday.

2. The contest winner (already / promise) a trip to Hawaii.
3. Janet (send) invitations to all her friends tomorrow.
4. English (teach) to students all over the world.
5. Dinner (already / serve) to the children by the time we arrived.

7 Rewrite the sentences using the words provided.

1. The children will eat a big meal tonight.

A big meal ...............................................................................................................................
2. Her leg was examined by a doctor.
A doctor ...................................................................................................................................
4. The guide has shown the visitors around the museum.
The visitors ..............................................................................................................................
5. The roof is going to be fixed.
The builder ..............................................................................................................................